Yum!!

Move on over jamba, we found a tasty smoothie you can make at home! All you need is this found in your frozen food aisle, milk & a blender. We've been enjoying them for some time now, and decided I needed to spread the word. It's tasty, easy and only 110 calories per serving! It makes 2 smoothies which makes it perfect to share...Hailey calls them milk shakes (she calls a lot of things milk shakes)... regardless it's a hit!

3 year check up

After Hailey's sick visit for an ear infection the day after her birthday, I was so not looking forward to her 3 yr appt. It was horrible... Hailey dug her feet into the ground and refused to walk through the door, let a lone the exam room. She cried pretty much the entire time & didn't want anyone touching her. I left sweating, on the verge of tears myself. I couldn't get Joe on the phone fast enough to tell him he's now responsible for all future doctor appointments. For the past few weeks we've talked about how nice doctors are and how they make us feel better by giving us medicine, like the antibiotics she had to make her ear feel better. I even had a doctor kit expressed shipped to us in hopes it would help ease her concerns. I told her last night that we were going, and we talked a little about what the Dr was going to do. When it was time to get ready this morning I was a little unsure as to what Hailey's reaction would be. I said "Let's get dressed", Hailey said "Where are we going", I replied "To the Dr, remember?", she calmly said "Oh, ok" grabbed her baby and said, "Baby wants to come too". I'm thinking, who is this kid and when is the melt down going to happen? It never did! She walked into the office like she owned the joint... sat politely in the waiting room, with her legs crossed, reading a newspaper. When the nurse called her name, she jumped up and started walking toward her before I could get out of my seat. She was doing great! She stated her full name, her birthdate, pointed out colors, drew a circle & a straight line...counted to 20. Then we got to the part where the Dr asked "So, what are some of your favorite things to eat for dinner, Hailey?" Hailey's response, "doughnuts & cookies..." I could feel my face turning red...thanks Hailey! She gets her fair share of treats I can't deny, but for dinner? I don't think so. So I piped in and listed as many healthy foods I could think of in fear of being judged. After a final Hib shot she needed (where not one single tear was shed), we were on our way. I couldn't have been more proud of our little Miss...today was just another reminder that she's not our baby anymore and is truly becoming a big girl. She was rewarded with a doughnut for being so brave. :) Next on our list... the dentist, or aka "the Bentist"!

3 year stats:
Height: 37.25 (50%)
Weight: 31 lbs (55%)
BMI: 48%

Princess Hailey

Hailey is into any & all things princess these days. This blue dress that she got in her dress up box from Auntie Jane on her 2nd birthday, is a daily staple. She likes to curtsy and say "yes, your Majesty".

So we thought we should get the Princess her very own "chariot"...not really, but that's what we call it and she LOVES it! It was really Joe's idea. We've been on the craigslist hunt for something used & inexpensive (knowing it will probably just end up adding to the clutter in our garage), so we found one today & Hailey insisted on taking it for a spin in the pouring rain.

hailey & ryder

recent randoms

Princess Emma seems to be a bit peeved had a fun playdate with cousin June...
where Hailey was a great helper

making s'mores

(discovered H only likes the marshmallows) Took H to her first Sounders game. We made it part way through the 2nd half (longer than we anticipated). She seemed to really enjoy it. Our little cheer leader kept saying "woohoo, go soccer balls!"

Happy Birthday Uncle Tommy!

May is one busy month for us...between Mother's Day, mine, Tommy's & of course Hailey's birthday... I think Hailey thinks the entire month of May is one big party! It kinda is... it's always been my favorite month!

best buds

sometimes...other times, not so much. I'm sure Emma would run away if we didn't have an invisible fence. Poor dog gets chased, poked, teased with food, and yesterday was locked in the guest bedroom. She's such a trooper for putting up with H's tormenting (not that she has a choice).